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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.40, 3,640.14 and 1,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.40, 3,640.14 and 1,330.20 is: 1,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.40 : 3,640.14 = 1,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.40/3,640.14 = 1,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.40x = 3,640.14 × 1,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.40x = 4,842,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,114.23/2,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.60

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